"Oh my god! Someone ate my entire pie!"
Even though a few quotes have stood the test of time, specifically the pie and "I'm not Josie Grossie anymore!", Never Been Kissed is kind of forgotten compared to the other teen movies of its time. I haven't really let go of the teen comedies from when I was in high school, and even I hadn't watched this in at least 20 years. Drew Barrymore is adorable and charming, and I love some Leelee Sobieski, but the plot is pretty icky across the board.
Never Been Kissed
Some things are worth waiting for.
Rating
1.8 (2)
Release Date
4/9/1999Runtime
107 minsOverview
Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$25,000,000Revenue
$84,565,230Homepage
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How It Feels
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A charming undercover caper that trades on the universal awkwardness of high school while delivering feel-good romance and self-discovery. It's earnest comfort viewing that believes in second chances and the redemptive power of being truly seen.
Mood
JoyfulBittersweetRomanticWhimsical
Themes
LoveComing of ageIdentityRedemption
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Brisk
Look
NaturalisticStylized genre
Structure
Linear
Reviews
Former teacher here. Michael Vartan’s character breaks every teacher rule possible, and should be arrested.
This film is trash yet I will watch it every time it’s on TV.
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